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Blasé Vanguard
Keep Hush Live: More Time Records
Blasé Vanguard's Keep Hush Live set for More Time Records is a global club tour de force, exactly the kind of thing we'll spend hours Shazam-ing to ID calypso, dancehall, and afrobeats gems. The vibe is celebratory and multicultural, with a crowd swaying to the 113 BPM rhythms, all bright lights and shared smiles in a intimate space. Averaging 113.4 BPM with keys heavily in 12A, 7A, and 8A, this global club and afrobeat mix is warm, melodic, and irresistibly rhythmic.
The energy profile skews mid at 0.69, with low at 0.24 and high at 0.08, creating a sound where vocals and percussion take center stage, supported by buoyant basslines. The mixing is smooth and narrative-driven, using harmonic cohesion to glide between Caribbean and African influences, crafting a journey that feels like a joyful, sun-soaked party. Opening with Lord Kitchener's 'London Is the Place For Me' sets a historical, calypso tone that's both nostalgic and timely.
Nessa Preppy's 'Tingo' brings a contemporary dancehall bounce, while DEV's 'Is Jam' on the Outlaw Riddim is a gritty, bass-heavy weapon. Calypso Rose's 'Abatina' offers a soulful, rootsy moment, and StarBoy's 'Soco' is an afrobeats anthem that gets everyone moving. From the vintage calypso opener, the set builds through the dancehall energy of 'Tingo' to peak with the soca frenzy of Machel Montano's 'Buss Head', closing on the smooth, groovy notes of Wizkid's 'Master Groove'.